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    MediFind found 114 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near Connecticut, US. Of these, 90 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    114 providers found
      Elite in Astrocytoma
      Elite in Astrocytoma

      Yale University

      800 Howard Ave, 
      New Haven, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joachim Baehring is a Neurologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Baehring is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC

      2800 Main St, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Iannuzzi is a Radiation Oncologist in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Iannuzzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC

      2800 Main St, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Deborah Fang is a Radiation Oncologist in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Fang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

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      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Neurology | Palliative Medicine | Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Neurology | Palliative Medicine | Hematology Oncology

      Yale University

      35 Park St, 
      New Haven, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sylvia Kurz is a Neurologist and a Palliative Medicine provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Kurz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, and Brain Tumor.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      15 York St, 
      New Haven, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Hafler is a Neurologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Hafler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      The Hospital Of Central Connecticut At New Britain General And Bradley

      183 N Mountain Rd, Fl 2, 
      New Britain, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Byrne is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Byrne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Cancer.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Neurology
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Neurology

      Yale University

      326 Washington St, 
      Norwich, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Pitt is a Neurologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Pitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and CACH Syndrome.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Neurosurgery | General Surgery | Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Neurosurgery | General Surgery | Interventional Radiology

      University Of Connecticut Health Center

      263 Farmington Ave, 
      Farmington, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ketan Bulsara is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Bulsara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, Pituitary Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      The Hospital Of Central Connecticut At New Britain General And Bradley

      100 Grand St, 
      New Britain, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Sinning is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Sinning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Yale University

      20 York St, 
      New Haven, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ranjit Bindra is a Radiation Oncologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Bindra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Tissue Biopsy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma

      Yale University

      5520 Park Ave, 
      Trumbull, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicholas Blondin is a Neurologist in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Blondin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, Brain Tumor, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma

      Hartford Hospital

      80 Seymour St, 
      Hartford, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexis Demopoulos is a Neurologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Demopoulos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Astrocytoma.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      800 Howard Ave, Yale Physicians' Building - 3rd Floor, 
      New Haven, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Piepmeier is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Piepmeier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Awake Craniotomy.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma

      Yale University

      20 York St, 
      New Haven, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Moliterno-Gunel is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Moliterno-Gunel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma

      University Of Connecticut Health Center

      263 Farmington Ave, 
      Farmington, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Becker is a Neurologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Becker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gliosarcoma.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Yale University

      350 Seymour Ave, Suite 6, 
      Derby, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Contessa is a Radiation Oncologist in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Contessa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Yale University

      35 Park St, 
      New Haven, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yi An is a Radiation Oncologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. An is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Prostatectomy.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma

      Yale University

      40 Temple St, Suite 1a, 
      New Haven, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Barden is a Neurologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Barden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology
      455 Lewis Ave, Suite 102, 
      Meriden, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Tansino is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Tansino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Gliosarcoma, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Yale University

      35 Park St, 
      New Haven, CT 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Timothy Robinson is a Radiation Oncologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Astrocytoma, Lung Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Astrocytoma?

      Astrocytoma is a type of tumor that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. It originates from star-shaped cells called astrocytes that regulate electrical impulses in the brain. Astrocytomas are the most common form of glioma. Astrocytomas are classified into four different grades based on how aggressive the cancer is.  Grade 1 astrocytomas are the least aggressive. These tumors can be benign or slow-growing and are generally associated with long-term survival. This grade includes subependymomas and pilocytic astrocytomas.  Grade 2 astrocytomas are slow-growing tumors that may eventually develop into larger or more aggressive tumors.  Grade 3 astrocytomas are anaplastic (malignant) tumors. These grow more quickly than Grade 2. Grade 4 astrocytomas include glioblastoma multiforme, which is the most common primary brain tumor. Glioblastoma multiforme can quickly grow and spread to other parts of the brain, leading to seizures and other serious complications.

      When should I see an Astrocytoma doctor in Connecticut, US?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Astrocytoma doctor in Connecticut, US?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Astrocytoma doctors in Connecticut, US?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Astrocytoma doctors in Connecticut, US?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Astrocytoma doctor in Connecticut, US?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Astrocytoma doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Astrocytoma doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Astrocytoma doctor in Connecticut, US?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Astrocytoma doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Astrocytoma doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Astrocytoma doctors in Connecticut, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Astrocytoma doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Astrocytoma doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Astrocytoma doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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